Portland Seafood and Wine Festival

This premier Pacific Northwest festival celebrates fresh local seafood paired with regional wines in a vibrant indoor setting. The Portland Seafood and Wine Festival, hosted at the Portland Expo Center, draws over 15,000 attendees annually to sample offerings from more than 90 food and beverage vendors. Local favorites like Pacific Crab Company, Newman's Fish Company, and Flying Fish Company serve up fresh Dungeness crab, oysters, salmon, and other seafood delicacies, while 50+ Oregon wineries showcase their finest vintages. Live entertainment features regional jazz bands performing throughout the two-day event, including regular appearances by the Patrick Lamb Band and Soul Vaccination. The festival includes unique features like the Oregon Oyster Shucking Competition and live cooking demonstrations from local chefs, while a dedicated "Crab Corner" allows visitors to purchase whole crabs to take home. Visitors can also enjoy specialty cocktails from local distilleries, regional craft beers, and artisanal products from Pacific Northwest vendors in a spacious, heated indoor environment.